Highland Oaks Elementary

655 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Oaks Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the serene suburban community of Arcadia, California. Part of the Arcadia Unified School District, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood, providing a safe and focused environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Highland Oaks is known for fostering a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a supportive atmosphere characterized by dedicated teaching staff and a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to nurture well-rounded students. Because it is located within the prestigious Arcadia school system—which consistently ranks among the top districts in the state—Highland Oaks is often a primary choice for local families seeking a high-quality, community-oriented educational experience for their children.

655

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	93
Black	1
Asian	426
Two or More	78
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
426 (65.0%)
Hispanic
93 (14.2%)
Two or More
78 (11.9%)
White
55 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Arcadia Unified
Phone:	(626)821-8354
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 98